Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Gregory W. Kempf, 65, of Avon, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2023, after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Greg was born November 6, 1957, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Nicholas and June (Greiner) Kempf. Greg married Lynn (Hinshaw) Kempf on March 20, 1982. He graduated from Columbus Bishop Ready High School in 1975 and from Ohio State University in 1980. A Life Celebration? Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, November 10, 2023, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High Street, Mooresville. An informal memorial service, with an opportunity to share memories, will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the...

Nancy Alice Butler Cordes 74, of Mooresville, passed away on September 21, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family. Alice was born on April 30, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert Butler and Marjorie (Fippen) Butler. A lifelong resident of Morgan County, Alice was a proud graduate of Mooresville High School in 1967. She went on to attend Butler University to study music. She was united in marriage on June 27, 1970 to Frederick Cordes and were married over 53 years at the time of his passing earlier this year. Alice served as the Executive Director for Churches in Mission for 21 years, from 1997-2018. Being civic minded, she served on several boards including: Bridges Out of...

George D. Ritter 80, of Brownsburg, formerly of Mooresville, passed away on September 2, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. George was born on November 26, 1942, in Johnson County, Indiana to the late Arthur and Esther Marie (Hehe) Ritter. He was a 1961 graduate of Union Township High School. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years as an assistant Firing Chief in the LaCross Missile Unit at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. He retired from General Motors Truck & Bus at Indianapolis on December 1, 2005, after 41 years. George enjoyed traveling with his wife Nancy, all over the United States, especially to Hawaii and Florida in the winters. He also enjoyed staying active bowling,...

Ronald L. Catt, 80, Mooresville, passed away June 28, 2023. Mr. Catt was born May 27, 1943, in Vincennes, to the late Theodore and Jemima (LaGarde) Catt. He married Connie (Bratton) Catt on June 19, 1976, and she survives. Ron graduated from Vincennes University and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was employed for more than 30 years at the former PSI Energy and retired from Duke Energy as a Division Control Supervisor. He was a hard-working and determined provider for his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Esco, Walter, Levelle, Minnie, AnnaMae, Rosetta, Helen, and Gladys. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years;...

William L. "Bill" McAuley 86, of Mooresville, passed away on June 28, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on April 24, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Roy F. McAuley and Anna Ruby (Kafader) McAuley. After graduating from Arsenal Tech High School on Indianapolis' Eastside, Bill proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he married Judy (Morgenthaler) in May of 1959. They just recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. Bill was owner and President of Indy Walls & Ceilings, from 1973-2005, when he retired after 32 years. He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Mooresville. He enjoyed...

Barbara Jean (Richards) Harder 79, of Banta, IN passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at home, on her farm which has been in her family since 1868. Barbara lived on this farm her whole life. She was born on March 1, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Kenneth and Roselie (Dressler) Richards. She considered herself a farmer. She raised cattle, grain, hay and straw and she was in the middle of it all. She was a 1962 graduate of Mooresville High School. In addition to working on the farm during high school, she worked at Hill Top Beach in Banta. She also worked in accounting and administration for Inland Container, Creative Packaging and Eli Lilly. She was a lifetime member of the Banta...

Joan Elizabeth Marion 76 of Camby, IN died on May 19, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Joan was born on June 13, 1946 in Port Jarvis, New York to the late Charles Everett and Mary (Mulligan) Everett. Joan was a lively woman who loved the Lord, her family, and her friends (Breakfast Club). She had spiritual peace and wanted to go to heaven having a battle with her illness-COPD. Joan was a member of Mount Gilead Church. Joan's survivors are her husband of 37 years-Randy Marion. Two daughters: Robin Hart (James) and Jolene Porter (Jim), seven grandchildren Caylee Smith (Michael), Kyle Hart (Jennifer), Brandon Hart (Michaela), Jacob Cook (Brooke), Evan Hart (Rachel), Julia Wegneg (Andrew)...

Kay Watson, 89, Monrovia, passed away peacefully at home May 28, 2023, in the comfortable and familiar surroundings in which she raised her family and had resided for 70 years. While Kay was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on February 15, 1934, she lived in many towns across the country as a young person because of her father's work as a newspaper publisher. After settling in Mooresville, Kay graduated from Mooresville High School in 1952 and married the late David R. Watson on June 20, 1952. In addition to being a farmer's wife and raising her family of six boys, she was the friendly, capable, and efficient receptionist at Citizens Bank's Main Branch for 24 years, retiring in 2012. Kay was...

Raymond E. Bell, 83, Mooresville, former longtime Terre Haute resident, passed away May 18, 2023. Mr. Bell was born December 27, 1939, in Terre Haute, to the late Robert and Pauline (Huffman) Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert "Bobby" Bell. Survivors include his wife of nearly 59 years, Connie Bell; children, Kent Bell, Amy (Tony) Robinson, and Sarah (David) Rogers; sister, Ruth (Charles) Thompson; grandchildren, Madison (Tyler) Grant, Mitchel and Mandi Robinson; Grace (Andy) Cooksey), Sierra (LaRon) Dulin, and Bryanna (Jonathan) Reece; great grandchildren, Luke Cooksey, Rylie Reece, and Hattie Grant, who is expected next week; last but not...

Julia "Judy" Ann (Vogus) Russell, 80, Plainfield, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on May 3, 2023, at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon. Mrs. Russell was born October 15, 1942, in Martinsville, to the late Walter and Leatha (Balay) Vogus. She married John Poston Russell on February 22, 1964, and he preceded her in death on August 30, 2021. Judy graduated from Martinsville High School and was a proud and capable homemaker through the years. An avid reader, she also loved birdwatching, flower gardening, and supporting various wildlife and animal non-profit efforts. Her granddaughters brought an immense amount of joy to her life, as did her beloved labradoodle, Hallie. ...

Raymond E. Shepard, Jr. 86, of Mooresville, passed away on April 29, 2023, at Miller's Merry Manor in Mooresville. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Ray's life on Saturday, May 6th from 12-2pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with memorial services beginning at 2pm Saturday in the funeral home. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

Gerald Bradley Turner 94, of Mooresville, passed away on April 24, 2023, at Greenwood Healthcare Center in Greenwood, Indiana. Gerald was born on March 14, 1929, in Humboldt, IL to the late Fountain R. and Marjorie "Callahan" Turner. Gerald was married to the late Dot Turner. Gerald served in the Army during the Korean War and later worked at Allison Transmission for 30 years. He enjoyed collecting antiques, old jugs, and pocketknives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dot, brother Wallace Turner, and a sister Wanda L. Macer. He is survived by his nieces and nephews and caregiver and long-time family friend Linda Reed. Graveside services will be held at...

Garland L. Gowen 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 12, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Garland was born on August 2, 1932, at his home in Edgar County, IL to the late Kenneth and Audrey (Martin) Gowens. Garland married his loving wife Carolyn "Lamb" Gowen on July 19, 1985. Garland was a Corporal in the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany from January 1953 to December 1954. He worked in quality control at General Motors for 42 years, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed doing yard work, playing all sports, and was an avid runner. Garland was also a Mason for over 30 years. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...

Eileen J. Poland 87, of Mooresville, passed away on April 8, 2023 at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville. Eileen was born on June 29, 1935 in Sophie, West Virginia to the late Quincy Polk and Beatrice (Stone) Polk. In 1952 while Paul Poland was in the Army and stationed in Princeton, West Virginia he met the love of his life, 17-year-old Eileen Jeanette Polk at a dance. They were married three months later and celebrated 66 loving years together until Paul's passing in 2019. Eileen worked as a teacher for School of Hope in Martinsville for over 10 years and was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Paul in the motor home, spending most of their time...

Roberta "Bobbie" Sachs 66, of Martinsville, passed away on April 7, 2023 at Community South Hospital. Bobbie was born on May 26, 1956 on Scott Air Force Base, IL to Robert Bredlow and Joyce (Pauley) Scott . A longtime resident of Morgan County, Bobbie graduated at the top of her class as class salutatorian of Eminence High School. In addition to raising her children, she worked as an ergonomics engineer for Eli Lilly & Company for 25 years, retiring in 2017. Bobbie was very creative and enjoyed painting and photography. Additionally, she enjoyed traveling, RV camping and shopping. She will be remembered as a fierce, loyal, independent woman, who was also kind and loving. She will be...

Landon Micah Wright 17, of Mooresville, passed away on March 29, 2023. Landon was born on August 20, 2005 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Heather (Wright) Hendon and Justin Ault. Landon was a student and star forward for the state runner up Mooresville Christian Academy basketball team. Landon was fearless, hardworking young man who never knew a stranger that had a smile that would light up a room. He was a dreamer, who loved his family, spending time with them and all things outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns and going to gun shows, searching for the next great deal, riding 4 wheelers, tinkering with trucks, cars, jet skis, boats and really, anything that had to do with working with...

Martha L. Collier 76, of Plainfield, passed away on March 26, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Martha was born on October 16, 1946 in Morgan County, Indiana to the late Irie Moore and Gladys (Mitchell) Moore. Martha worked in food service for the Plainfield School Corporation for many years, before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she loved cheering on at every sporting or school event. Additionally, she enjoyed collecting dolls, working in her yard landscaping, and tending to her plants. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness in sending greeting cards to family and friends on every birthday,...

June Shufflebarger, of Moorseville, passed away at her home on March 21, 2023. June was born to Ross and Dessie (Drabenstot) Zimmerlee in Huntington, IN on June 6, 1930. She was 92 years old. June graduated from Ball State University with a teaching degree and received her certification in 1952. June was an exceptional seamstress and a particularly phenomenal cook/baker. June was ever mindful of the details, which elevated all she created to a notable level. She shared these passions for creating beautiful garments and pleasing dishes by teaching home economics at Moorseville High School. June also dedicated many years to Waverly Elementary School, as secretary to the principal. There...

Donald G. Hobert passed away on March 18, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Don was born January 29, 1933, in Harrodsburg, Indiana, to Horace E. and Gladys (Smith) Hobert. Raised in Bedford, Indiana, and later moving to St. Bernice, where he met and later married his only love, Evelyn Kiser. Don graduated from St. Bernice High School in 1951 and went on to work for the Milwaukee Railroad where he worked for 36 years. While working for the railroad, he also served as the as local chairman for the union for over 20 years. He proudly served two years of active duty in the United States Army and six years in the reserve. In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by his two...

Patricia Kay Rost 77, of Mooresville, passed away on March 8, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family. Patty was born on January 16, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Vernon M. Stanley and Clorine (Curtis) Stanley. Patty was a graduate of Ben Davis High School, where she was a cheerleader. She married Richard Rost in Bloomington, Indiana in 1966. Patty enjoyed staying active with the Mooresville Welcome Wagon, playing softball and fishing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Michael Stanley. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard Rost, daughter Shonda Duncan, grandchildren...

Fort Wayne, Indiana - Leonard Lewis Haas, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Leonard was born to Oscar Lewis Haas and Glenna (Focht) Haas in Gratis, Ohio on December 2, 1938. He was 84 years old. Leonard graduated from Lanier High School before attending Drexel College of Engineering in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married the love of his life, Katherine S. Haas, on September 5, 1959. They celebrated 63 years of marriage together before her passing on September 16, 2022. Leonard worked at the Philadelphia Gear Corporation for over twenty-one years before moving to Speco Corp and finally to Rolls Royce Aeronautical. During...